Dr. Gursewak S. Sandhu, MD, FRCSM

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gursewak S. Sandhu, who serves patients in Middleboro, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Sandhu, a caring and compassionate orthopedic surgeon, is the Founder of G.S. Sandhu MD Orthopedic & Sports Medicine. His more than 40 years of experience, coupled with his impeccable bedside manner, make him the orthopedic surgeon of choice in Middleboro and the surrounding areas.

Like his grandfather before him, Dr. Sandhu is most appreciative of the fact that he helps people and is able to relieve their pain. He offers orthopedic surgery and procedures for a variety of needs, including sports-related injuries. He explains what he is going to be doing every step of the way, and makes sure the patient understands all aspects of any kind of treatment that is offered to them. 

Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, he is affiliated with local hospitals, including Morton Hospital.

Academically, Dr. Sandhu graduated with his medical degree from Government Medical College, Patiala in India in 1967. He then performed his internship and residencies in orthopedic surgery at Boston University Medical Center, and an additional residency in orthopedic surgery at Shriners Hospital for Children.

Holding over five decades of experience, he is board-certified through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Sandhu is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (Fellow). 

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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